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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the young Neapolitan mother's name?
(a) Lela.
(b) Nora.
(c) Nina.
(d) Nala.

2. Why does Leda's youngest daughter say she cannot go to the party she has been invited to when they speak in Chapter 7?
(a) Her hairdresser ruined her hair.
(b) Everyone will think Bianca is prettier.
(c) Her ex-boyfriend will be there.
(d) She has nothing to wear.

3. Why was Leda jealous of Lucilla?
(a) Her daughters seemed to like her more than their mother.
(b) Her English was better.
(c) She looked like a model.
(d) She wore expensive jewelry.

4. Who does the Neapolitan family on the beach remind Leda of when she first notices them in Chapter 4?
(a) Her ex-husband's family.
(b) Her own family.
(c) Some of her students.
(d) Her neighbors back home.

5. What does Leda think was the only thing the young Neapolitan mother desired as she watched her and her daughter play in the water in Chapter 4?
(a) Escape.
(b) The sun.
(c) Other men.
(d) Her child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elena call her doll?

2. Why was Leda upset that Gianni picked up hitchhikers on the ride to their vacation home?

3. How old is Rosaria?

4. What type of insect does Leda find on her pillow when trying to sleep the first night in her apartment?

5. What does Nina do just before telling Leda she has to leave after meeting her at the fair?

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